Graduate Assistant - Residential Education, RLHFS

University of Nevada Reno • Reno, NV

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About The Position

The Graduate Assistant for Residential Education is an integral member of the University of Nevada, Reno’s Department of Residential Life, Housing and Food Services. Under the guidance and supervision of the Assistant Director of Residential Education, the Graduate Assistant supports Ponderosa Village operations, including residential programming, student staff supervision, and property oversight.

This is an 11-month renewable assistantship requiring an average of 20 hours of work per week. The position may involve work during nights, weekends, and some holidays to support programming, events, and activities. A separate agreement may provide an option to work during the summer as needed.

Eligible students must be admitted to an aid-eligible, degree-granting program at the University of Nevada, Reno, remain in good academic standing, maintain at least a 3.00 graduate GPA, and be continuously enrolled in at least six graduate-level credits during the assistantship. Self-supported programs, including Extended Studies certificates and online programs, do not qualify for aid.

Compensation includes a stipend dependent on degree track and program, a meal plan of 50 swipes per semester while classes are in session, medical insurance coverage, and in-state tuition for up to 10 credits per semester. Eligible out-of-state students receive a waiver of the difference between out-of-state and in-state tuition for up to four semesters for master’s students or six semesters for doctoral students. Students are responsible for applicable student fees. Summer tuition and professional development funds for conference attendance may also be available.

Requirements

• Be admitted to an aid-eligible, degree-granting program at the University of Nevada, Reno and be in good academic standing; self-supported programs such as Extended Studies certificates or online programs are ineligible.
• Maintain an overall graduate studies GPA of at least 3.00.
• Remain continuously enrolled in at least six graduate-level credits throughout the assistantship.
• Work an average of 20 hours per week.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and MS Word.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask.
• Ability to work in a team environment and independently as needed.
• Ability to travel; if driving a state vehicle is expected, have or be able to obtain a Nevada State Driver’s License within the required time period.
• Ability to meet the position’s physical activity requirements, including walking up multiple flights of stairs in an emergency and lifting 25 pounds.
• Demonstrate multicultural competencies, including discussing one’s identities and their relationship to systems of power, privilege, and oppression; participating in department-sponsored diversity, equity, and inclusion events; and explaining strengths and weaknesses in knowledge of social justice.

Nice To Haves

• Training, education, supervision, or leadership experience.
• Experience in at least two of the following areas: community event planning, assessment, student development theory, residential community management, crisis management, or general business/administrative functions.

Responsibilities

• Supervise or assist with supervision of four paraprofessionals.
• Assist with recruitment, selection, and training of student staff.
• Promote restorative justice through educational conversations.
• Coordinate and facilitate community programming.
• Lead media campaigns, including posters, advertisements, and social media presence.
• Facilitate community outreach initiatives.
• Coordinate and facilitate the residential curriculum in collaboration with the Graduate School.
• Organize and complete Room Condition Reports for Ponderosa Village.
• Lead communication regarding Ponderosa Village Renewal Campaigns.
• Assist in the new-lease recruitment process.
• Assist with move-in and move-out operations.
• Collaborate with business partners, including the Facilities Manager and the Coordinator of Desk Operations.
• Assist with or coordinate desk operations.
• Assist with or coordinate housing operations.
• Complete other duties as assigned, including administrative tasks.

Benefits

• Stipend dependent on degree track and program.
• Board plan of 50 meal swipes per semester while classes are in session.
• Medical insurance coverage.
• In-state tuition paid for up to 10 credits per semester.
• For eligible out-of-state students, a waiver of the difference between out-of-state and in-state tuition for up to four semesters for master’s students or six semesters for doctoral students.
• Summer tuition may be available.
• Professional development funds for conference attendance may be available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed